Two Oceans and Comrades Q&A (24 March 26)

Two Oceans and Comrades Q&A (24 March 26)

Topics Covered (Time of question in brackets):

  • Any nutrition tips leading up to the marathon please? I'm vegetarian and feel I'm fuelling correctly. (1:00)
  • Should I do Cape Town Marathon and Comrades? (3:00)
  • What can I do as a Type 1 Diabetic in regards to fuelling at Comrades? (11:11)
  • Is False Bay 50 a good qualifier for Comrades? (15:40)
  • How many grammes of carbs should an amateur runner aim for? Also what are affordable sources for race day? 17:40)
  • I'm 21. Do you think it's stupid to do comrades this year based off my age?  (23:20)
  • I am doing Oceans half and I have run a couple of 15km recently - I’m  strong uphill but losing pace on the down hills. What can I do? (26:25)
  • How should I pace Two Oceans? (29:30)
  • How do you run with a ponytail and it still looks good? Mine is a knotted mess. (33:30)
  • Which body glitter do you buy from and where please? (34:30)
  • Can you race Two Oceans and Comrades? (36:45)
  • Do you, as a pro runner, do special foot care? (35:00)
  • Is it good to have a shake out run before a race or rather rest completely? (48:20)
  • What is your pre-race meal plan and breakfast before the race? (50:00)
  • Where is the best place to stop for an ice cream on either route? (54:00)
  • What brand of shoes are you going to be running in? (55:10)
  • . What should I do about the camber at Two Oceans and Comrades? (56:00)
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